Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film 'Jailer 2' has finally hit the big screens, and fans worldwide have marked this release as a celebration. Fans of 'Thalaiva' were seen dancing, jumping, whistling, and applauding, setting off fireworks, and pouring milk over the actor's life-sized cutouts.
Rajinikanth's daughter, Soundarya, participated in these festivities, being spotted dancing alongside the fans. Videos of the celebrations from various parts of the world are actively circulating on social media.
At Priya Theatre in Palakkad, the entire hall erupted in applause and cheers as Rajinikanth's name and image appeared on screen. Fans in the packed theater danced to the rhythm of drums, celebrating the superstar's return to the big screen. One fan, sharing a video of the celebration, wrote: 'One dawn, one month, and another lonely Thalaiva superstar.'
In another video, Soundarya was captured dancing to various songs while fans celebrated Rajinikanth's 50th career anniversary. 'Jailer 2' is his latest release. In Bangalore, fans began celebrating by setting off fireworks near the cinema, with many taking photos and videos. The atmosphere was filled with whistles and cheers. Similar celebrations took place in Mysuru.
In many other places, viewers lined up in front of cinemas, dancing to the sound of drums, turning the film's release into something akin to a festival. The first screenings of 'Jailer 2' started at 6 AM in Kochi and Bangalore, but fans in Chennai had to wait until 9 AM to see the superstar's new movie.
The film has also been released in international markets. A video from America shows fans dancing and celebrating next to large cutouts and advertising displays. The initial reaction to 'Jailer 2' has been positive; many viewers highly praised the first half of the film, while some expressed disagreement regarding the second half. According to Sakalilk, the film earned about 13 crore rupees by 9 AM. Industry projections suggest the global box office for the film could reach between 120 and 145 crore rupees.
'Jailer 2' is a sequel to the 2023 film 'Jailer', starring Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.